Tourism Awards

The Peak District, Derbyshire & Derby Tourism Awards

Organised by Visit Peak District & Derbyshire in collaboration with Visit Derby, the Peak District, Derbyshire & Derby Tourism Awards are a celebration of the passionate, hardworking and distinctive businesses who continually raise the bar of our world-class tourism offer.

The awards showcase excellence and outstanding achievement across the area’s tourism and hospitality sector, recognising the success and resilience of tourism businesses whilst highlighting the sector’s vital contribution to the local economy.

There are 14 awards categories in total covering different aspects of the tourism industry, ranging from hotels, B&Bs and campsites to pubs, visitor attractions, unique experiences, and the hardworking people behind the businesses. Applications for the main 14 categories are now closed, but we are delighted to announce that we have launched a new category; Festival or Event of the Year!

The 2024/25 Tourism Awards are sponsored by C W Sellors Fine Jewellery and Luxury Watches and VoltShare. If you would like to find out more about sponsorship opportunities for the awards please e-mail Lindsay Rae on lindsay.rae@visitpeakdistrict.com

Scroll down to view the winners of the 2023/24 Peak District, Derbyshire & Derby Tourism Awards. Winners were announced at a glittering awards ceremony held at the Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill on 7th March 2024.

NEW! Festival or Event of the Year

A new category shining a spotlight on the area’s best festivals and events has been announced for the 2025 Peak District, Derbyshire & Derby Tourism Awards.

The public-voted ‘Festival or Event of the Year’ category will champion high quality events and festivals that have taken place in the Peak District, Derbyshire and Derby in the past 12 months – from country shows and music festivals to unique exhibitions and arts trails.

“Great festivals and events play a vital role in our £2.5 billion tourism industry, providing thousands of visitors with high quality experiences and memories to cherish each year. We’re spoilt for choice with so many quality local events, and if you’re an events organiser, this is your moment to shine and for your hard work to be recognised!”

Following a shortlist process of applications this category's Gold, Silver and Bronze, unique to the others, will be decided by public vote.

How to apply

Before applying we recommend that you take some time to carefully read through the resources below, make sure that you are applying for the right category and are happy with the terms and conditions; if your business is shortlisted you will, depending on the category, receive an unannounced visit from the judge, by applying you are agreeing to either reimburse or waive the cost of the visit.

Applications must be submitted through the on-line application portal which can be accessed by clicking here, you can work on your application in stages, it allows you to save and return. However we recommend that you download the relevant application below, this is a word document, and write your application in this off-line format before copying and pasting the information into the application portal.

If you are unsure if you are eligible to enter (these awards are for tourism businesses) or which category is the best fit for you business please don't hesitate to call or e-mail Lindsay Rae on 07711 302151 or lindsay.rae@visitpeakdistrict.com

2023/24 Peak District, Derbyshire & Derby Tourism Award Winners

Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Award*

B&B and Guest House of the Year*

Camping, Glamping & Holiday Park of the Year

Ethical, Responsible & Sustainable Tourism Award*

Experience of the Year*

Hotel of the Year*

New Tourism Business of the Year*

Pub of the Year*

Self Catering Accommodation of the Year

Taste of the Peak District Derbyshire & Derby Award*

Team of the Year

Tourism Young Achiever

Unsung Hero*

Visitor Attraction of the Year*